Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 26–18 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 9–12 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Darius Slayton
- Top passer
- Dre'Mont Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards,…
- Game date
- 2024-10-28
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26–18 on 2024-10-28. Darius Slayton posted a game-high +5.38 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 18 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(10:23) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(5:23) 34-G.Joseph 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
(3:08) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(12:43) 34-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
(8:15) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(8:12) 29-T.Tracy right guard to NYG 31 for 1 yard (50-E.Roberts).
(:25) 34-G.Joseph 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
(4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(13:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-C.Austin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(11:16) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:19) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(5:10) 34-G.Joseph 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:23FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 13
- Score
- 0-3
(10:23) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 5:23FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 3-3
(5:23) 34-G.Joseph 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:08FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 7
- Score
- 3-6
(3:08) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 12:43FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 6-6
(12:43) 34-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 8:15FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 6-9
(8:15) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 8:12FG Tyrone TracyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 70
- Score
- 6-9
(8:12) 29-T.Tracy right guard to NYG 31 for 1 yard (50-E.Roberts).
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:25FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 9-9
(:25) 34-G.Joseph 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:58TD Calvin Austin IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 81
- Score
- 9-15
(4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:38XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 9-16
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:22TD Calvin Austin IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 29
- Score
- 9-22
(13:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-C.Austin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:16XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 9-23
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:16TD Tyrone TracyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 45
- Score
- 15-23
(11:16) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:19FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYG 9
- Score
- 15-26
(7:19) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 5:10FG Greg JosephPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 18-26
(5:10) 34-G.Joseph 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Darius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 2
Malik Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 3
Van Jefferson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 4
George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 5Tyrone Tracy · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 7
Russell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 8
Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Darius Slayton — NYG · Receiving
Darius Slayton posted the highest total EPA (+5.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
Darius Slayton's top snap (+3.15 EPA): (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton to PIT 16 for 43 yards (26-D.Jackson) [56-A.Highsmith].
Biggest single play (-4.65 EPA): Matt Haack — (4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined.
Quarterback report card
Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.19 total EPA- Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.023 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.051 | +0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 11 drives, -2.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +4.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Russell Wilson pass)
- New York Giants — Tyrone Tracy
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- New York Giants — Greg Joseph
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- New York Giants — Greg Joseph
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Tyrone Tracy
- New York Giants — Greg Joseph
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- New York Giants — Greg Joseph
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 34-G.Joseph 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 7 (Q1 3:08) — (3:08) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q2 12:43) — (12:43) 34-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q2 8:15) — (8:15) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 70 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 29-T.Tracy right guard to NYG 31 for 1 yard (50-E.Roberts).; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 34-G.Joseph 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 81 (Q3 4:58); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 4:38) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–9. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYG 29 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-C.Austin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 13:16) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 45 (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 9 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) 34-G.Joseph 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined.
- New York Giants (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton to PIT 45 for 36 yards (25-D.Elliott).
- New York Giants (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton to PIT 16 for 43 yards (26-D.Jackson) [56-A.Highsmith].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PIT 43 for -10 yards (0-B.Burns).
- New York Giants (Q1 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 26-D.Singletary to NYG 49 for 8 yards (31-B.Bishop; 41-P.Wilson). PENALTY on PIT-56-A.Highsmith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NYG 49.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q3 4:58) — (4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined.
- New York Giants (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PIT 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 58-B.Okereke and 41-M.McFadden). FUMBLES (58-B.Okereke) [41-M.McFadden], RECOVERED by NYG-58-B.Okereke at PIT 37. 58-
- New York Giants (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones sacked at PIT 27 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at PIT 28.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 10:23 · NYG 13 · Score 0-3
(10:23) 9-C.Boswell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q1 5:23 · PIT 11 · Score 3-3
(5:23) 34-G.Joseph 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 3:08 · NYG 7 · Score 3-6
(3:08) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 12:43 · PIT 21 · Score 6-6
(12:43) 34-G.Joseph 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 8:15 · NYG 9 · Score 6-9
(8:15) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 8:12 · PIT 70 · Score 6-9
(8:12) 29-T.Tracy right guard to NYG 31 for 1 yard (50-E.Roberts). - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · PIT 26 · Score 9-9
(:25) 34-G.Joseph 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:58 · PIT 81 · Score 9-15
(4:58) 38-M.Haack punts 54 yards to PIT 27, Center-59-C.Kreiter. 19-C.Austin for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYG-45-T.Fox, Illegal Formation, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:38 · NYG 15 · Score 9-16
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:22 · NYG 29 · Score 9-22
(13:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 19-C.Austin for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:16 · NYG 15 · Score 9-23
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 11:16 · PIT 45 · Score 15-23
(11:16) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy left guard for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:19 · NYG 9 · Score 15-26
(7:19) 9-C.Boswell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:10 · PIT 30 · Score 18-26
(5:10) 34-G.Joseph 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-38-M.Haack.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Darius Slayton (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Russell Wilson (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2024-10-28?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 26-18 in Week 8, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Giants 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: New York Giants 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: New York Giants 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New York Giants 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: New York Giants 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (Q3 4:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 13:22) New York Giants touchdown — T. Tracy (Q4 11:16) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 10:23, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 5:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 3:08, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 12:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 8:15, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Tracy (Q2 8:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:19, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Joseph (Q4 5:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 51.1% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.19 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.6% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Darius Slayton (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.15 EPA): (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 86-D.Slayton to PIT 16 for 43 yards (26-D.Jackson) [56-A.Highsmith]..
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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